Contents SUMMER 2017 THE BIG STORY Zucchini crackers ... yum! PAGE 46 Whether you have babies in your life or greatgrandparents, you're a caregiver. PAGE 14 IN EVERY ISSUE FEATURES 6 Hysterectomy Decoded It's one of the most common procedures among women. But how much do you really know about hysterectomy? 9 10 A Labor of Love Unpaid caregivers play a major role in healthcare in the United States. Laughing for Dad Amy Schumer's career as a comedian was shaped by her father's multiple sclerosis. 14 Giving Care What you need to know to care for the most important people in your life. 22 An Ounce of Prevention, Just for Her A guide to the screenings girls and women need, and when to get them. 28 Timing Is Everything Know what steps to take in case of stroke, whether it happened six minutes or six months ago. 49 Getting Closure A faulty heart valve doesn't have to mean open-heart surgery, as a young Lynchburg dad discovered. 52 The Other Dementias Is it always Alzheimer's? Some types of dementia can be even more devastating and strike younger. 2 Life in Balance 3 Healthy Dose 8 Ask the Expert: Recovery Made Easier 32 The Quick List 33 This Just In 38 The Truth About Pregnancy After 35 40 How To: Stop Prediabetes 42 Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? 44 At a Glance: Heart Tests 46 In the Market: Zucchini 48 Health by the Numbers: Mental Health 56 Make 1 Change: Apply Sunscreen Every Day Is frozen yogurt healthier than ice cream? PAGE 34 4 A Lifesaving Pitch When Cindy Burner turned 50, she scheduled her first routine colonoscopy. It saved her life-and prompted a one-woman crusade to save others. COVER PHOTO BY MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES; FROZEN YOGURT BY THINKSTOCK SU MM E R 20 17 1